Packing List

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COSTA RICA PACKING LIST


Bring one checked suitcase with wheels (50 pounds max) and one light backpack to carry on the plane with you. You must be able to move with all of your luggage over long distances without assistance.  Please pack sufficient apparel for 11 days. All clothing needs to follow POHS appearance policy.  


CLOTHES: 

● 1 CR 2022 t-shirt 

● 4 pairs of pants (you don’t mind getting dirty) 

● 4 pairs of long athletic pants (quick-dry, non-abrasive) 

● 2 pairs of shorts 

● 8 t-shirts (you don’t mind getting dirty) 

● 2 long-sleeved shirts 

● 1 sweater/sweatshirt 

● Rain gear (rain jacket/poncho; not cotton) 

● Appropriate sleepwear 

● 5 pairs of medium to heavyweight tall socks and 6 regular socks 

● 12 pairs of underwear 

● Rubber Rain Boots  

● Shoes you could hike in  

● Old pair of tennis shoes 

TOILETRIES:  
● Toothbrush
● Travel-sized Toothpaste 
● Shampoo and Conditioner 
● Body wash/soap 
● Hairbrush (and hair ties if needed)  
● Lip balm  
● Biodegradable sunscreen for face, body, and lips
● Biodegradable insect repellant 


BEACH: 

● Swimsuit (school appropriate, make sure you can  comfortably be active without the need for adjustment)

● Beach towel 

● Sunhat  

● Sunglasses 

● Sandals, flip flops or water shoes


GENERAL ITEMS

● Flashlight 

● Camera, digital or disposable (optional, highly suggested)

● Washable face masks (4 units or 11 N-95 disposable masks)

FOR THE PLANE

● Passport 

● Original Proof of Covid Vaccination 

● "Pase de salud" or "Health Pass" printed

● Lightweight backpack 

● Reusable water bottle 

● travel neck pillow (optional, it’s just 3.5 hours flight)

      ● healthy snacks 

● pocket size tissues 

● hand sanitizer, travel size 

● reading material, pastimes, games/cards to play with  friends (optional) 

● Journal (we will journal every day) 

● Two pens, black or blue ink

● Analog watch

  ● A face mask (mandatory to wear on the bus and plane)

  ● Personal spending money for souvenirs and snacks (optional) - about 50 dollars. If you could

exchange them in Costa Rica pesos, would be better. You could do it in your bank three business

days in advance.

      


THINGS TO LEAVE AT HOME

● All electronic devices, including your cell phone

● Jewelry and accessories

        ● Bedding






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